About Micajah
Micajah D. "Caj" Boatright: Award-Winning Trial Lawyer Protecting Your Rights in Houston
Micajah D. "Caj" Boatright is a powerfully effective trial lawyer with a proven track record of securing exceptional verdicts and multimillion-dollar settlements for his clients. In just five years of focusing on representing plaintiffs, Mr. Boatright has become a recognized force in the legal landscape, consistently outperforming his peers and demonstrating a deep commitment to justice. He firmly believes in the American jury system's ability to level the playing field and ensure that individuals receive fair compensation when corporations fail to take responsibility for their wrongful conduct. Mr. Boatright’s unparalleled success stems from his unwavering dedication, meticulous preparation, and a genuine empathy for those seeking justice.
Prior to dedicating himself fully to representing injured individuals, Mr. Boatright honed his skills in complex commercial litigation and appellate law at one of Texas’s most respected law firms. This initial experience provided him with an invaluable understanding of legal strategy, meticulous investigation, and persuasive advocacy – skills he now expertly applies to his work defending the rights of men, women, and children.
His career reached a new level of distinction while serving as a high-stakes litigation attorney for Exxon Mobil Corp., where he oversaw some of the company’s largest cases across multiple states, totaling billions of dollars in potential exposure. This role demanded exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate incredibly complex legal challenges – attributes that have become hallmarks of Mr. Boatright's legal practice.
Recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America” and a member of prestigious organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Mr. Boatright’s accomplishments have been formally acknowledged by multiple industry accolades. He has also been consistently selected to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, reflecting his dedication and the impressive results he achieves for his clients. Mr. Boatright’s dedication to his clients has been recognized through multiple awards including recognition in Best Attorney USA since 2017 and numerous nominations for the National Trial Lawyers and Texas Rising Stars awards.
Born and raised in the small west Texas town of Sweetwater, Mr. Boatright’s roots instilled in him a strong sense of fairness and a determination to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he graduated with honors, and subsequently earned his law degree at the University of Texas School of Law, where he studied alongside future legal leaders, including Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin, founders of Arnold & Itkin. As the first lawyer to join the firm, Mr. Boatright brought a fresh perspective and a commitment to excellence that quickly established the firm's reputation for success.
Practice Areas: Mr. Boatright specializes in providing legal representation in the following critical areas:
- Admiralty and Maritime Law – Representing clients involved in maritime accidents, personal injury claims, and related legal disputes.
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs – Aggressively pursuing claims on behalf of large groups of individuals who have suffered harm due to defective products or corporate negligence.
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs – Fighting for compensation for individuals injured due to negligence, accidents, and other incidents.
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs – Holding manufacturers and distributors accountable for defective products that cause harm.
- Appellate Practice – Providing strategic legal counsel and representation in appeals.
Awards & Recognition:
- Recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America”
- Invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2005-2006, 2015-2016)
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2017
- Top Professional on the Fast Track
Education & Credentials:
- University of Texas School of Law, Juris Doctor
- Southwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, with Honors
- Bar Admissions: Texas
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, contact Micajah D. "Caj" Boatright today for a confidential consultation. Let Mr. Boatright’s expertise and dedication fight for the compensation you deserve. Legal counsel and aggressive litigation are at your service.
Practice Areas
Case History
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Appellate Practice
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
- Texas Rising Stars, 2005-2006, 2015-2016
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top Professional on the Fast Track, H Magazine